For Sentimental Reasons: 25 Early Vocal Classics | |
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Released | April 22, 1997 |
Recorded | Mar 16, 1941-Dec 19, 1946 |
Genre | Vocal jazz, pop |
Length | 75:16 |
Label | ASV |
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AllMusic | [1] |
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